Troubleshooting

What Does File Size Greater Than 100KB Mean?

A plain-English guide to minimum file-size rules, maximum upload limits, and what to do when a form rejects an image or PDF.

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En bref

When a website says a file must be greater than 100KB, it usually means the file is too small, not too large. Greater than means the final file size should be above that number.

1. Ouvrez l'outil le plus proche de votre type de fichier
2. Visez la limite exacte demandee par le site
3. Utilisez les reglages avances seulement si l'envoi echoue encore

Reponse rapide

When a website says a file must be greater than 100KB, it usually means the file is too small, not too large. Greater than means the final file size should be above that number.

That is different from the more common maximum-size rule. If a form says less than 100KB, under 100KB, or maximum 100KB, the file must be smaller. If it says greater than 100KB or minimum 100KB, the file must be larger than that minimum.

Ce qui marche le mieux

This wording appears on forms that want a readable scan, a clear photo, or a document with enough detail. A very tiny image may be rejected because it looks blurry, pixelated, or incomplete even though the file is technically small.

The safest move is to read the exact instruction twice. If the form gives both a minimum and maximum, such as greater than 100KB and less than 2MB, your file needs to land between those two numbers.

Si cela echoue encore

ExactSizer is mainly useful when the file is over a maximum limit and needs to be compressed. If your file is below a minimum limit, avoid compressing it further. Instead, export the original at a higher quality, use larger dimensions, or scan the document again with a clearer setting.

If the instruction is confusing, try to identify the range: minimum size, maximum size, accepted format, and pixel dimensions. Most upload failures come from one of those rules, and checking them in that order usually saves the most time.

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Cas d'usage frequents

  • Confusing upload instructions
  • Government portals
  • Application forms
  • Image and PDF upload errors

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